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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1938

Page

2

Brooks Shoes Win Close Battle In City Twilight League

Brooks Shoe makers edged Carbondale 2-0 as Haddox limited the Shoemakers to two hits. Boehk and G Smith each singled for Brooks while Milky Odenthal starred at short. Garner struggled on the mound for Carbondale, yielding four hits but no runs. Tonight Dr Walker's All Stars vs Carbondale slated for 5:30.

Nelsonville Brooks Shoemakers Carbondale Haddox Boehk G. Smith George Garner Milky” Odenthal Shoemakers Dr. Walker All Stars Brooks Shoes Dupler Fole Evans Sny Odenthal Scseererevees Garner Po Ossses Oebeaerevess Chesser Frisby Risley Barber Brooke Shoes Courtney

Koon and Robson Families Announce Two Newborn Girls

Nelsonville and Buchtel area families announce newborn daughters. Lois Geraldine Robson, weighing nine and a half pounds, was born August 9 to the Koon and Robson families. Carolyn Kay joined Aug. 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard FE Parry of Jefferson Sr. with grandparents listed.

Nelsonville Clifford Koon Lois Geraldine Robson Koon Rt. 3 John Robson Buchtel Leonard FE. Parry Jefferson Sr Carolyn Kay

Nelsonville Eagles to Play Jacksonville on Sunday

Nelsonville Eagles set to face Jacksonville in Jacksonville on Sunday August 21. Players ordered to report to the Eagles Club by 12 30 p m include Medley Taylor Graham P Devol White Ray O Dupler Mohney Boehck H Dupler D Smith G Smith Garner Evans. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE BUCHTEL-Mr and Mrs Ed Conley Buchtel announce the marriage of their daughter Dessie to Mr Herbert Dial son of Mr and Mrs George Dial Columbus on May 29 at Franklin Ky.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Jacksonville Eagles Medley Taylor Graham P. Devol White Ray O. Dupler Mohney Boehck H. Dupler D. Smith G. Smith Garner Evans Buchtel Ed Conley Dessie Herbert Dial George Dial Columbus Franklin, Ky Glouster George Morris John J. Quinlan Andrew Plant Trimble Buckeye Lake Pauline Echstenkamper Mary Chute Co. E. Williams Williams Theodore Williaams Grant Hospital Thelma Ley Murphy Motor Co Youngstown Inlaw Clarence Huddy Andrew Allen Carpenter Hardware Co Allen Mary Janchius Gladys Parsons Malta L. K. Heiskell

Church Class Holds Picnic at Connett

The Rainbow Class of the Church of Christ and members of their families held a picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Ruscoe in Connett on Thursday evening. Games were played and a picnic dinner served with numerous attendees listed by name.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Dewey Ruscoe Connett Marzella Barrows Anna Butt Bernice Bateman Bertha Crawford Ray Foughty Billy Carol Foughty J. E. Johnson Pauline Bernice Johnson John

County Treasurer To Visit Nelsonville

County Treasurer John H. Preston will visit Nelsonville to collect June real estate taxes on Tuesday and Wednesday August 23 and 24 at Citizens Central Bank.

Nelsonville John H. Preston Citizens Central Bank

Local Union Meeting Planned at Nelsonville Hall

Nelsonville Local Union No. 3905 at Kimberly Mine schedules its regular monthly meeting for Saturday afternoon August 20 at 1 30 o clock in the Red Men s Hall Nelsonville all members urged to attend

Nelsonville Kimberly Mine Red Men's Hall

Rev Patrick Williams to address Townsend gathering

Rev Patrick Williams will address the Townsend meeting in Jacksonville grove on Sunday August 21 at 2 30 PM. He is expected to discuss community matters and provide remarks to attendees. The event is set for the Jacksonville grove with local residents encouraged to attend.

Glouster Patrick Williams Townsend Jacksonville Grove

Mizpah Class entertains at Mrs. Brown home

Members of the Mizpah Class of the M E Church gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Mary Brown’s Campbell Street home. Miss Margaret Clark led devotions, a business session followed, then refreshments were served to 12 members. Mrs. Barker presented a farewell gift to Mrs. Clara Caldwell as she prepares to move near Toledo.

M. E. Church Mary Brown Campbell St Margaret Clark Barker Clara Caldwell Toledo

Official Board Meeting At Nelsonville Church

The official board of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville will meet this evening at 7 oclock. Three Sundays remain until the Ohio Conference annual meeting. All local church officials are urged to attend the board session.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Ohio Conference

House Rites Will Be Held in Buchtel

Funeral services for George H. House will be held at the M E Church in Buchtel Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock. Burial will be at Green Lawn. The GA Club sponsors a benefit party at the 100 Hall Saturday evening at 8 oclock.

Buchtel Nelsonville George H. House M. E Greenlawn GA Club S. M. Bingman C. A E. S. Bingman Coolville Bingman Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Pythian Sisters Benefit Postponed. Revival Continues Sunday

A benefit party for the Pythian Sisters scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed. In Glouster Morgan County, Rev Alva Shifler conducts a revival meeting that will continue Sunday with an all day session and baptizing at 2 PM in the afternoon.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Alva Shifler Morgan County

Glouster Social Notes Preview Community Homecoming

Glouster Beech Grove church plans a Sunday homecoming August 28 with Rev. Miles E. Hoon to preach at morning service and an open afternoon program. no evening service. Other items note postponement of Loyal Women’s Class, visits of visitors from New Brunswick and Uniontown, and a Buckeye Lake outing by Ladies Auxiliary.

Glouster Beech Grove Miles E. Hoon Lake Ladies’ Auxiliary Moose Hall Buckeye Lake Ben Vaughn Hollister

Quilted Slip Covers Offer Durable Home Comfort

Interior tips describe all year slip covers using calico gingham or chintz in bright colors. Step by step quilting guides cover chair back and cushion top with muslin cotton wadding and slip cover fabric. A 32 page How to Make Slip Covers booklet available by sending 10 cents to The Athens Messenger. Also notes Mrs Davis seriously ill in Gallipolis and carpet stain removal with talcum powder or French chalk.

Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Stars Say For Saturday August 20 Outlook

An August 20 forecast notes a lively productive day influenced by ruling astral forces. Private social or romantic interests may affect business relations, with caution against deception. Those born on this day may see an arresting year, as strategy and tact in friendship aid gains both personally and professionally.

Betz Family Reunion Planned at Lake Alma

Gallia County Representative Robert M. Betz announces a Betz family reunion set for Sunday at Lake Alma. The event gathers members from across the area for a day of reunion activities and family fellowship.

Gallipolis Betz Lake Alma Robert M. Betz Gallia County General Assembly

Rail Time Card Highlights Distinct Daily Schedules

A colonial era timetable lists multiple rail departures and arrivals with numbers for services such as Diplomat Daily, National Limited, and Chesapeake and Ohio. It notes daily, Sunday, and Monday exceptions, plus an Athens Municipal Airport airservice with specific west east north schedules and through airline connections.

Diplomat National Limited Waeneee Athens Municipal Airport Airtazi A. A. Airlines Athens

Glouster Churches Publish Sunday Plans and Reports

Glouster Rev F G Boroff announces Sunday School at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 with The Kingdom of God as the theme. Epworth League members from the Lancaster institute will report at 7:30 this evening. Church of Christ Bible School at 9 with communion and a Benedic tion for Gods People. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Happy Hour Service at 7:30 titled The Cleansing Blood. Trimble Church of Christ on West Side hosts Bible study at 9:15 and a 10:15 social service led by Arthur Palmer. Evening 7:30 Bible study and Thursday prayer and song meetings.

Glouster F. G. Boroff Glouster M. E Kingdom of God Epworth League Lancaster Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Trimble Church of Christ West Side Arthur Palmer

Rev Evans To Fill His Pulpit Sunday

A telegram from Rev Lloyd Evans says he will preach at the morning service of the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville Sunday at 10 30. He has been visiting his parents in Scott Ohio and will return for the service.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Scott Ohio Presbyterian Church

Methodist Sunday Services Announced in Nelsonville

Church School meets at 9 30 at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Regular worship at 10 30 led by Pastor the Rev W P Clark. A union service is scheduled at the Church of Christ at 7 30 in the evening.

Nelsonville—Church Methodist Church W. P. Clark Church of Christ

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